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The 100 | Thrill seeking
EXPLORE THE WILD KIMBERLEY
We asked celebrated Kimberley tour guide Scotty
Connell, author of 100 Things To See In The Kimberley
(Exploring Eden Media, $29.95), for his suggestions on
where adventurers should head when exploring WA’s
remarkable northern wonderland.
KING CASCADE: This gorgeous year-round falls is hidden
away in the Prince Regent River, accessible via boat.
There’s a lovely billabong to swim in above and definitely
no swimming below. American woman Ginger Meadows
was tragically taken by a saltwater croc here in 1987
while swimming below the falls.
REDDELL BEACH, BROOME: Venture beyond Cable Beach
to find some gorgeous red-cliffed beaches in Broome.
Take a drive out to the lighthouse at Gantheaume Point
and then follow Kavite Road towards Broome Port.
You’ll find a beautiful stretch of coastline with few
tourists and lots of nooks and crannies to explore.
THE DAMPIER PENINSULA: The 220-kilometre stretch
of coast between Broome and Cape Leveque is a
popular camping getaway. Ardi (meaning north-east in
the Bardi language) offers stunning shoreline and some
great cultural experiences with the ‘saltwater people’.
There are plenty of places to camp or glamp including
Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm or
Whale Song campground.
WATERFALL REEF, CYGNET B AY: Have you ever seen a
waterfall in the ocean? Waterfall Reef is a natural
phenomenon caused by the world’s largest tropical
tides. The reef emerges on outgoing tides to reveal a
long and spectacular waterfall. You can visit Waterfall
Reef on a sea safari from Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm,
Australia’s oldest working pearling operation located
200 kilometres north of Broome.
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